Timeline
14:06
Arrive at the Museum of Aviation. It is located near Košice International Airport. The museum showcases the technical evolution of aircraft, engines, and equipment from Europe, the US, and China. You can walk around the outdoor exhibits while the sky is still bright.
16:06
Find a spot with a clear view toward the WSW. As the sun sets at 16:06, the light will fade over the aircraft collection. This is the quietest time to appreciate the scale of the metal giants against the evening sky.
16:51
Walk to Barca Park, a 7-hectare green space in the Barca suburb. The park features a pond and is lined by two manors. It is a short, easy walk from the museum area. Enjoy the stillness of the park as darkness falls.
Local tip
The museum is open Tu-Fr 09:00-16:00 and Sa,Su 10:00-17:00. Arriving two hours before sunset ensures you have enough time to explore the exhibits before the main viewing moment.
Check before you go
- Museum of Aviation opening hours: Tu-Fr 09:00-16:00; Sa,Su 10:00-17:00.
- Sunset on 15 January is at 16:06 local time.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Košice (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).